Category: Public Works Department News

Anthony Drive Road Closure (between Dobbins Drive and Dale Drive)

In order to complete pavement patching, White Construction and IDOT will close Anthony Drive between Dobbins Drive and Dale Drive. Both eastbound and westbound traffic will be detoured in the area.  The closure will begin on Monday, February 16, 2026, and will reopen on Monday, February 23, 2026, weather permitting. During the closure, access will […]


Fifth Street Road Closure (between Springfield Avenue and Healey Street)

In order to complete material delivery at 502 S. Fifth Street, University Group will close Fifth Street between Springfield Avenue and Healey Street.  The closure will occur on Thursday, February 12, 2026, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. During the closure, through traffic will not be allowed; however, access will be maintained […]


Broadmoor Drive Lane Closure (between Mattis Avenue and Lakeside Drive)

In order to complete pavement patching, Duce Construction will close the westbound lane of Broadmoor Drive between Mattis Avenue and Lakeside Drive.  The closure will begin on Thursday, February 12, and will reopen on Monday, February 16, 2026. Eastbound traffic will remain open during the closure. Access to all local properties will be maintained; however, […]


University Avenue and Mattis Avenue Intersection Lane Closures

In order to install a new mast arm at the northeast corner of the University Avenue and Mattis Avenue intersection, Champaign Signal and Lighting will close one eastbound lane of University Avenue and one northbound lane of Mattis Avenue near the intersection.  Work will take place from 6 a.m. to Noon on Tuesday, February 10, […]


Prospect Avenue Lane Closure (between Kirby Avenue and Arrow Road)

In order to perform a hydro-excavation at the southeast corner of the intersection at Prospect Avenue and Kirby Avenue, Champaign Signal and Lighting will close a northbound lane of Prospect Avenue between Kirby Avenue and Arrow Road.  Work is scheduled for Monday, February 9, 2026, between the hours of 6 a.m. to 10 a.m.


Kirby Avenue Lane Closure – Extended (between Cambridge Drive and Mayfair Road)

In order to repair a water main, Illinois American Water has closed one eastbound and one westbound lane of Kirby Avenue between Cambridge Drive and Mayfair Road.  The closures began on Monday, January 26, and will now reopen by Friday, February 6, 2026. Both eastbound and westbound traffic has been reduced to one lane in […]


1/25/26 – Sidewalk Snow Removal Activation

The Public Works Director has declared that the sidewalk snow and ice removal requirement in the Downtown, Midtown, and Campustown areas is in effect. Records indicate that Champaign has received at least two (2) inches of snow during Saturday’s snowfall.  To make the sidewalks safer for pedestrians, City Ordinance requires sidewalks to be cleared twenty-four […]


Mattis Avenue Lane Closure (between Henry Street and Sheridan Road)

In order to complete an emergency water main repair, Illinois American Water Company has closed one southbound lane of Mattis Avenue between Henry Street and Sheridan Road.  The closure began on Saturday, January 17, and will reopen on Friday, January 23, 2026, weather permitting. During the closure, southbound traffic will be reduced to one lane […]


Kirby Avenue Lane Closure – Extended Date

In order to complete pavement patching, Always Underground Inc. closed an eastbound lane of Kirby Avenue between Duncan Road and Stratford Drive.  The closure began on Thursday, January 8, and will now reopen on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, weather permitting. During the closure, eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane.


Kirby Avenue Lane Closure (between Duncan Road and Stratford Drive)

In order to complete pavement patching, Always Underground Inc. will close one eastbound lane of Kirby Avenue between Duncan Road and Stratford Drive.  The closure will begin on Thursday, January 8, and will reopen on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, weather permitting. During the closure, eastbound traffic will be reduced to one lane.